In 1992, Paul Hagle, NAADAC’s founding Executive Director, closely followed the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and immediately recognized the following: (1) that competent ADA coordinators, mandated by the ADA for state and local governments, and capable representatives of affected private sector organizations would be essential to the successful implementation of the new law; and (2) that those professionals would need accurate, up-to-date information to do their jobs successfully. Those realizations gave birth to the National Association of ADA Coordinators. Over the ensuing years, NAADAC has grown and developed with an ongoing commitment to stay abreast of new trends and developments, to share the most up-to-date information, and to provide the basics for those with ADA compliance responsibilities, principally through in-person, interactive annual conferences. Over the years, Paul and his associates have built lasting relationships with federal enforcement agencies, which have been instrumental in providing trusted and supportive education and training. Paul retired several years ago; however, his vision continues to provide the framework for NAADAC’s ongoing goals and objectives with the support of our critical partners and, most importantly, our associate members.
We encourage you to become an Associate and NAADAC member! Doing so will put you in touch with the best available ADA information and help you in your daily ADA duties and responsibilities.
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